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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.44, 3,309.72 and 1,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.44, 3,309.72 and 1,054.48 is: 1,581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.44 : 3,309.72 = 1,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.44/3,309.72 = 1,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.44x = 3,309.72 × 1,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.44x = 3,490,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,033.55/2,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.03

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